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This year's 40 Under 40 list of the city's
biggest overachievers people to watch has just come out courtesy of Crain's Chicago Business and, as usual, it represents a great mix of people from a cross section of industries throughout the city. While you'd expect to see a number of finance and tech folks on the list, there is a slew of people from the food industry making a solid showing.
Next executive chef Dave Beran, at 30, made the list for his imaginative, inventive menus he and Grant Achatz create for the quarterly changing Fulton Market restaurant. While his rise to chef de cuisine at Alinea before heading up the kitchen at Next was fast, he started out working with Achatz as a food runner when no jobs were available in the kitchen. And how he gains inspiration for some of those whimsical dishes, like plating food on a log during the Next Childhood menu? Clearing his mind during morning marathon-training runs.
Following in the footsteps of their hugely successful restaurateur dad, Rich Melman, R.J. and Jerrod Melman are already paving their own road and don't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The brothers already own five restaurants (two are in L.A.), including Paris Club and Hub 51, and are working on opening a new Italian project with Bill and Giuliana Rancic in the former Ben Pao space.
When you order food online, you can thank Mike Evans for that. As one of the co-founders of Chicago-based GrubHub, Evans has seen his company soar since launching it in 2004. GrubHub now has 15,000 restaurants on its interface, 240 employees and will process more than $250 million in food orders in 2011.
It's surprising to hear that the founder of a healthy fast-food chain likes to unwind with a glass of Scotch and a cigar, but when you run a growing empire that currently has 50 restaurants across the country (six in Chicago), you can kick back any way you see fit. And that's exactly what Matthew Corrin, founder of Freshii, does when he's not overseeing $50 million in annual sales.
If you need a great excuse to get outside the city, Cooper's Hawk is one of them. This restaurant/winery founded by 35-year-old Tim McEnery started with one location in Orland Park now comprises eight spots throughout the Midwest. McEnery hopes to bring that number up to 15 by 2013 and projects sales this year of around $50 million while producing 125,000 cases of wine.
Jiffy Pop this is not. When Pam Netzky first opened Wells Street Popcorn, her plan was to continue expanding, but when theaters downtown asked her to supply popcorn for their concessions a new business took off and Skinny Pop was born. The healthy, low-calorie bagged popcorn now sells in 1,500 stores across the country and is growing on a monthly basis.
Finally, who knew suing your family for your inheritance would lead to investing in a number of small, local businesses? Matthew Pritzker is taking his money and putting it back into Chicago in different sectors, including food. He has put money into HomeMade Pizza Co. and is working to make their business, with $15 million in revenue last year, even more successful. And how does he unwind? Like any good foodie, he likes to cook.
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Zain Bahrain Unveils Revamped Mobile App
Manama – 23 July 2018: Zain Bahrain, a leading telecoms operator in the Kingdom, launched its revamped Zain Bahrain mobile application earlier this week.
The refreshed app now enables Zain customers to view a breakdown of their allowance details and their bill summary details in the main homepage. It has also been enhanced with a new credit card autopay service, allowing customers to control their finance through making a scheduled payment using their credit cards in a safe and easy manner.
The new updated Zain Bahrain app has more useful feature tools and services as well, such as the new notification centre that have been added to the main home page and the eShop store allowing customers to complete purchases through the application. Another new Self-Care feature is the Plan Upgrade that empowers the customer to upgrade the monthly plans and enjoy extra services. Zain customers can now download the refreshed version of Zain App for free; available for Apple and Android devices
Zain Bahrain new revamp app is another step in supporting Zain as a leader in the digital space, underpinning its objective to provide the latest innovative services that deliver superior value and quality to its customers.


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The European Central Bank ( ECB) has actually released a brand-new oversight design for the PISA structure that covers electronic payment instruments, plans and plans, intending to present more security and performance into the existing and future payments community. The current relocation matches the European Union’s upcoming policies on crypto properties, consisting of stablecoins, and worldwide requirements for worldwide stablecoins, the bank stated.
” The retail payments environment is developing quickly owing to development and technological modification. This requires a positive method in managing digital payment services,” Fabio Panetta, Executive Board member at the ECB, as priced quote in the declaration.
At the exact same time, the ECB, which is the reserve bank of the nineteen EU member states which have actually embraced the euro as their currency, states it is requiring quick development to be made on managing worldwide digital payment options and stablecoins.
” The PISA structure will consist of digital payment tokens such as stablecoins, along with conventional payment instruments and plans we have actually gotten experience in for many years. Worldwide collaborated action will likewise need to be stepped up to deal with the obstacles presented by worldwide digital payment options and stablecoins,” Panetta stated.
In its file, the ECB stated that the current technological advancements validate extending the scope of the existing oversight of payment instruments to all electronic payment instruments that permit transfers of worth in between end users.
The latter make up not just transfers of euro funds through electronic payment instruments, however likewise transfers of representations of worth that are backed by claims or properties denominated in euros or redeemable in euros, in addition to “other digital properties that are accepted under the guidelines of a plan for payment functions or to release payment commitments” in euros.
The managed business are to stick to brand-new concepts within a 1 year duration, according to the bank.
To guarantee compliance, the PISA structure determines a set of concepts that might matter for schemes/arrangements. These consist of the concepts of:
- legal basis;-LRB-
- structure for the detailed management of threats;-LRB-
- credit danger;-LRB-
- liquidity threat;-LRB-
- settlement finality and crediting of end user;-LRB-
- cash settlement;-LRB-
- payment company default guidelines and treatments;-LRB-
- basic company danger;-LRB-
- custody and financial investment danger;-LRB-
- functional threat;-LRB-
- gain access to and involvement requirements;-LRB-
- performance and efficiency;-LRB-
- interaction treatments and requirements;-LRB-
- disclosure of guidelines, essential treatments and market information.
Back in July, as reported, the ECB revealed that Eurosystem had actually officially released its reserve bank digital currency (CBDC) task to prepare “for the possible issuance of a digital euro.” When once again, the reserve bank utilized the opportunity to claim that its CBDC is going to be much better than decentralized bitcoin (BTC).


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In July, publisher Activision released the first trailer for the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. Reception from fans wasn’t great, with many claiming the game looked dated and boring. Last month, a new cel-shaded art style was quietly substituted in a set of new screenshots released by Activision.
Fans still weren’t happy. This time many complained that the game looked just plain weird, with some comparing the look to the Mortal Kombat games of the 16-bit era. That said, it was hard to judge the new look from a set of still images.
Now Activision has released a new trailer for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, and this one shows the new cartoonish look in action. Titled “The Skaters,” the video gives gamers an introduction to the skaters lending their likenesses to the game, though the security guard from the trailer released in July doesn’t make an appearance.
Reactions are still mixed, but overall the reception seems much warmer than was the case with the first trailer or the screenshots released earlier this month. While the look is a little strange in screenshots, in motion it seems to help distinguish the characters from the background.
The main complaint now seems to be that this isn’t the Tony Hawk of old. Fan favorite skaters from the earlier games are notably absent with the exception of Hawk himself, replaced by modern skaters like David Gonzalez, Lizzie Armanto, and Chris Cole.
The soundtrack for the game earlier this month drives that point home as well. While long-running punk band Anti-Flag has appeared in a Tony Hawk game before and Cloud Nothings would fit right in on the soundtrack of an older title in the series, the songs that fans fondly remember from the series are nowhere to be found.
We’ll find out how well the game stands up to previous entries in the series soon. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 is out on September 29 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, while PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners will have to wait until November 10.
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HALIFAX, NS (CelebrityAccess) – DHX Media has closed its previously announced sale of a minority stake in the iconic Peanuts brand to Sony Music Entertainment Japan for a reported C$235.6 million (US$179 million) in cash, subject to certain adjustments proposed in the original deal.
According to a statement, DHX Media now owns 41% of Peanuts, SMEJ owns 39%, and the members of the family of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz retain their 20% interest.
DHX Media and SMEJ have also completed their agreement to extend the duration of the current Licensing and Syndication Agency agreement with SMEJ’s consumer products division, Sony Creative Products Inc. (“SCP”) in Japan, where SCP has successfully grown the Peanuts business by over 200% as its agent since 2010.
Michael Donovan, Executive Chair and CEO, DHX Media, said: “Through this transaction, we have reduced our debt, while retaining control of Peanuts and strengthening our relationship with a world-leading entertainment and consumer products company. Peanuts is enormously popular around the world, and we look forward to working with Sony to continue driving growth for Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang.”


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SMEs drive economies of the world, yet late payments are a big issue and impact how they make day-to-day decisions. By working with leading accounting systems like AccountsIQ, we're helping to remove the hassle of late payments.
LONDON (PRWEB) January 28, 2021
Chaser, the global credit control automation platform, today announced the expansion of its accounting software integrations by launching a seamless connection with mid-tier Cloud accounting platform, AccountsIQ.
More small and mid-size businesses can now say goodbye to late payments with the Chaser and AccountsIQ integration that uses credit control automation for payment collection and reconciliation. The partnership has already been successful in improving cash flow and reducing business administration.
Late payments are a growing source of stress for business owners, with a 209% increase in late payments recorded since the global pandemic (CPA, 2020). Chaser’s integration with AccountsIQ helps businesses put an end to late payments, whilst maintaining strong customer relationships, by allowing them to chase payments in a friendly, non-robotic manner. Not only do business owners improve their chances of being paid, but there is the added bonus of avoiding those uncomfortable conversations chasing overdue invoices.
The set-up is simple, and once customers have signed up, they can quickly set up personalised payment reminders and sending schedules. Due to the two-way integration, payments collected are consequently reconciled in both systems. This helps ensure accurate accounting data and saves admin time.
Sonia Dorais, CEO of Chaser, has said: "SMEs drive economies of the world, yet late payments are a big issue and impact how they make day-to-day decisions. By working with leading accounting systems like AccountsIQ, we're helping to remove the hassle of late payments so that these businesses can save more time and focus on doing what they love so their business can thrive long-term.”
Darren Cran, Chief Operating Officer of AccountsIQ adds: “Our customers have a huge opportunity to optimise their payment chasing processes. Through our partnership with Chaser we can offer businesses a better, more integrated way to chase payments so they can get paid sooner and reduce the strain that late payments put on their cashflow.”
For more information, join the webinar here: https://hubs.li/H0Ft7J20
Chaser Technologies Limited helps small and mid-size businesses get paid sooner with its award-winning payment chasing automation platform, debt collections services and outsourced credit control services. Since launching in 2014, Chaser has been dedicated to solving this late payment problem for all businesses that sell on payment terms. By sending automatic and intelligent reminders, the software and service provider effectively gets invoices paid on time without losing the human touch. To date, Chaser has helped users chase over £3 billion in overdue invoices.
Chaser was named the Accounting Excellence ‘Cloud App of the Year’ three years in a row (2017, 2018, and 2019), Xero’s ‘App Partner of the Year’ (2016), and App Partner of the Month (August 2019).
AccountsIQ's award-winning Cloud-based accounting platform simplifies the way finance functions capture, process and report their financial information across multiple locations.
Built for the cloud, AccountsIQ is ideal for dynamic businesses that are growing locally or internationally, via subsidiaries, acquisition or through a franchising model, enabling anytime-anywhere processing, while allowing easy central control and consolidated reporting of results. Its unique consolidation engine, along with its ability to integrate with other applications, makes it easy to scale.
Today, over 4,000 companies in 85 countries enjoy 24/7 access to top level Financial Management functionality, providing smarter working practices including an integrated approval workflow app, expenses app and API integration with front end systems, while delivering simple and accurate consolidated results and a superior level of business insight.
AccountsIQ was awarded Enterprise Accounting Software of the Year 2019 and 2018, was a finalist in 2020 and has been ranked in the top half of the Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 high growth index for the past 6 years.


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ZIMBABWEAN businesses and households are having to change their routines as the Southern African country battles a crippling power crisis.
Most parts of the country are going for 18 hours a day without electricity and industries, small businesses and households are feeling the pain.
While others are contemplating closing shops some resilient entrepreneurs are busy finding ways of getting around the power cuts.
The affected businesses and households have turned to gas, firewood and generators.
But these do not come cheap, with a kilogramme of gas going for RTGS$15, while a litre of petrol goes for RTGS$6.10 and diesel is RTGS$5.80.
For lighting, the business operators are using cellphone torches in their shops whenever there is a blackout.
Point of Sale Machines are usually down because of the blackouts, making it difficult to transact in an economy where cash is not readily available.
Pastor Mapiye who operates a cellphone business at the Warren Park 1 Shopping Complex in the capital, Harare says operating costs have shot up due to power outages.
“We are experiencing power cuts for most parts of the day here in Warren Park and that is a big blow to our businesses,” he said.
“At least some big industries can turn to generators, but as for us, we are still small, so we cannot afford to use generators for long periods.”
But business is booming for fire wood vendors.
Stanley Sithole, a wood merchant, says the power cuts are boosting his business, although he sympathizes with his fellow businessmen who run butcheries.
A pile of wood with four sticks costs RTGS$4, a princely price in a country where the average monthly income is RTGS$300, which is about US$37.
Tsungai Machiridze a butchery owner is disappointed.
“My business has been affected. We have had to throw away meat which would have gone bad because of the continuous power cuts, we are suffering big losses,” Machiridze said.


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Ruiz Foods updates El Monterey’s packaging
DINUBA, Calif. Ruiz Foods’ El Monterey brand reintroduced its snack line of 12 Mexican food favorites, which now are featured in recloseable bags.
The packaging transition includes El Monterey taquitos, quesadillas, mini chimis and tamales offering consumers a colorful design and a wide variety of favorites for every member of the family.
Chocolate sales stay sweet in recessionary economy
NEW YORK Retail sales of chocolate products increased 3% from 2008 to a record $17 billion in 2009, according to a report by market research publisher Packaged Facts titled “Chocolate Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in Premium, Gourmet and Mass Chocolate Products.”
The growth was attributed to the 75% of Americans who have purchased chocolate products since 2008 and the increases in manufacturer prices.
“For many chocolate-loving Americans, it’s more about the experience than it is about mere consumption,” said Don Montuori, publisher of Packaged Facts. “This may be a mature market, but it’s also a market that isn’t afraid to innovate, whether that means using savory influences, such as bacon and cheese, or ethnic flavors, such as curry and chipotle. This bold creativity effectively provides chocolate products that satisfy diverse consumer palates at reasonable prices.”
Global demand for chocolate is expected to increase over the next several years, and Packaged Facts forecasted the U.S. chocolate market will exceed $19 billion in 2014. Also expected to fuel the market is the healthy chocolate trend, featuring such better-for-you ingredients as lavender and blueberry, and creativity and innovation in flavor combinations and new products.
Campbell rolls out latest low-sodium V8 juice
CAMDEN, N.J. The Campbell Soup Co. has introduced its latest low-sodium version of its V8 juice, the company said Friday.
Campbell has introduced V8 Spicy Hot Low Sodium juice, which contains 140 mg of sodium per cup and meets U.S. government requirements for low-sodium food.
“We’re pleased to offer a kicked-up version of our original low sodium V8 juice, which has been a fast-growing part of the V8 franchise over the years,” Campbell VP beverage marketing Dale Clemiss stated. “People often associate less salt with less flavor, but V8 Spicy Hot low sodium offers the spice and heat people are looking for that’s not often found in low-sodium products.”
In January, Campbell announced it would roll out original V8 100% vegetable juice with 420-mL of sodium per 8-oz. glass, a 12% reduction, marking the second sodium reduction rolled out by Campbell in the last three years.


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Since British Gas Business implemented a new IT Billing system in 2014, they have failed to provide the intended service. It has caused issues such as delays in accurate bills being distributed, new customer registration delays and complaints weren’t properly dealt with.
After coming forward and reporting themselves to Ofgem, it has now been agreed they are pay £9.5 million to rectify the failing. Ofgem launched an investigation in October 2015. The investigation found British Gas Business to be in breach of:
- SLC 7B – Standards of Conduct (SOC):
- SLC 21B – frequency of billing;
- SLC 14A – completing a supplier transfer within 21 days;
- SLC 7A – provision of contract end dates on bills for micro business customers;
- Customers not contacted for extended periods of time
- Issues with inaccurate bills
- Poor customer service arrangements
- Complaints Handling Regulations (CHRs):
- CHR 3(2) adherence to complaints handling procedure
- CHR 7(1)(a) – requirement to receive, handle and process complaints in an efficient and timely manner
- CHR7(1)(b) – allocation and maintenance of sufficient resource for handling complaints
Since the investigation has been completed, British Gas Business have taken measures to improve their service and employed 350 specialist agents to help handle increased calls and backlogs of complaints.
Ofgem’s CEO Dermot Nolan comments: “British Gas Business has done the right thing by coming forward to Ofgem to report problems with its new IT billing system, and has since worked hard to improve its customer service. However, British Gas Business’ implementation did go wrong and it didn’t act quickly enough to put things right.
“Many existing businesses customers were left without accurate bills, causing significant concern. New customers were delayed from switching to the supplier, potentially costing them money by leaving them on a more expensive deal with another supplier.
“Ofgem welcomes suppliers investing in new systems and recognises that this can be challenging. However the £9.5 million payment also sends a strong reminder to all energy companies that they must treat consumers fairly at all times, including while new systems are put in place.”
British Gas Business will now be contacting any affected businesses directly.


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Even the tiniest firms face fines for failing to protect credit card details
Small and micro businesses face huge fines unless they comply with security standards on credit and debit card payments.
Since December 1 it has been compulsory for even the smallest of firms to ensure they meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
This was introduced to ensure that all firms that process, store or transmit financial data do it in a secure environment. Large firms already had to meet the standards.
Experts are warning that the change could have a huge impact on millions of small businesses, many of which are unaware of the conditions they need to meet.
For example, firms may be holding on to data such as the three-digit code from the back of cards, which is in breach of card company policies.
Companies that are not compliant also face being made liable for fraudulent transactions and could even have their merchant accounts closed.
Ensuring that they are fully compliant with the new code could cost small businesses hundreds or even thousands of pounds.
Andrew Ogilvie is managing director of Xtraordinary Hosting, a cloud-based storage and service company with offices in Edinburgh and the City.
He says: ‘Many businesses will now have to spend thousands of pounds updating their systems with better firewalls, anti-virus kit and other measures, or pay significantly more to a web hosting company who can provide the proper protection.
‘Small firms are failing to appreciate how complex the process is and they also may lack the IT knowledge to successfully achieve compliance.’
There are four tiers of compliance according to how many transactions firms carry out a year. Firms can identify which level of compliance they must meet by visiting the website pcisecuritystandards.org.
If they do not they could face a fine of tens of thousands of pounds.
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Rema makes it to several billboards in Miami, Los Angeles , New York and Atlanta,(Video)
Famous Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor famously known as Rema is excited after he made it to several billboards in several states in the US. He shared this excitement on his Instagram page.
Rema has been receiving videos from fans who spotted his face on American billboards in Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York.
Being a courtesy of #UpNext by global music streaming giant, Apple Music, rema filled with excitement has sent his heartfelt appreciation to them.
In his words, “Seeing my face in the streets of Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles & New York means a lot to me, Thank you @applemusic for playing a huge role in my journey ❤🌍 #Upnext”
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
See How Those Glasses Look without Leaving Home--Another App
CNET post. "I would have much rather used Smart Vision, an Australian technology that can create an augmented-reality 3D model of a face from a 2D image. It can show you what you look like when trying on many different pairs of glasses or sunglasses, and you won't even have to leave home. Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has filed patents on the Smart Vision virtual try-on tech, which lets users see themselves from any angle." Read more.


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We can confirm that a new PS4 1.74 update is live, but unfortunately it is another of Sony’s infamous stability updates which means that the PS4 1.74 new feature list is empty.
We were expecting Sony to drop PS4 1.73 as the next update but they have surprised everyone by instead dropping a new PS4 1.74 update. It’s available to download the next time you boot up your system and given it’s another minor update it shouldn’t take long to install after all.
We have captured the update notes from Sony for you below, confirming another stability update although Sony hasn’t mentioned what specific areas of the PS4 have been given this mystery stability improvement.
Given the fact that Microsoft has just announced 3D Blu-Ray support for the Xbox One, we can understand that some PS4 owners are now starting to feel a little hard done by on Sony’s willingness to provide the PS4 features that should have been available at launch.
— Conor Mc Dermott (@McConor535) July 22, 2014
While the console is obviously a work in progress which everyone accepts, one of the most frustrating aspects that we can see personally is the actual lack of response from Sony in offering an exact guideline on when these features can expect to arrive for PS4 users.
Another firmware update without any new features is only going to add to the pressure bit by bit. Let us know if you have downloaded PS4 update 1.74 and have noticed anything new that Sony hasn’t added on their notes.
Do you agree that it is now time for Sony to issue a public statement on when features such as 3D Blu-Ray is coming?
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I was interviewed by the Beauty Packaging about beauty trends accelerated by COVID-19 and how beauty retailers re-evaluate the in-store shopping experience.
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Covid-19 has upended many facets of the retail ecosystem with ecommerce and mobile taking what is presumed to be a decade's leap forward, forcing beauty retailers to re-evaluate the in-store shopping experience and how to best market their products to consumers. This has both created new beauty preferences, and accelerated trends that were emerging prior to the pandemic.
As such, Covid-19 has made way for the increased purchase of in-house, private label brands, the amplification of the skincare category and the use of virtual product try-on for recommendations versus in-store beauty consultants.
Private Label Prevails
Before the pandemic, private label beauty brands were already on the rise across retail categories. This has only increased, as more consumers have shifted the way they spend due to financial constraints, new buying journeys or preferred products being out-of-stock.
There is a clear divergence of purchase power that is driving consumers to turn from middle-of-the-pack brands to private label brands that are generally cheaper and available for purchase. With this shift, retailers are better able to engage with shoppers on personalized and targeted efforts matching their buying habits and gaining their loyalty.
Many consumers also perceive that these products offer the same, if not better experiences, than their previous brands. In makeup and skincare specifically, 66% of consumers had a better experience with a private label brand. With consumers reporting better experiences for less, the shift to private label makes even more sense.
Skincare in the Spotlight: Masks Driving Masks
Similarly, for skincare, there were already indications that the category was growing as The NPD Group reported a sales jump in Q1 2019 to $1.4 billion.
But the shift to work-from-home, social distancing and mask wearing has fully amplified the growth we were already seeing. This has impacted not only the desire or need to wear makeup, but the way consumers value the products they are buying, as daily routines have drastically changed. Rather than spending money on a luxury mascara, consumers are more apt to splurge on a new skincare mask treatment that will help with face-covering mask-associated acne or dry skin.
Digital as a Driver
And though we know virtual-try on capabilities were on the rise prior to the pandemic, they are the tip of the iceberg of digital solutions and services that gained popularity already before the pandemic. Going digital is now table stakes for brands and retailers to compete as many stores remain shuttered or face rolling operational or capacity issues.
In-store consultants will transition to more of an assistant role. As the pandemic remains rampant, consumers will be more hesitant to physically try on products and find comfort in the ability to virtually try on in-store or at home. This trend will also continue post-pandemic, as consumers find that it is better and more efficient to use virtual try-on offerings.
While some prior shopping habits might return to “normal” in the coming months, most consumers will realize they can have a similar experience to in-store shopping from the comfort of their home—especially tech-enabled retailers, brands and ecommerce providers offering easy-to-use digital diagnostics, try-on and product recommendation tools. Brands and retailers that quickly pivot during this time will find success with consumers now and in the long-term.
The beauty industry was already in the process of radical transformation. With COVID-19 still impacting the industry, expect further acceleration of these trends in the months to come.


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A second mobile phone powered by Google’s Android is about to hit the market. Shenzen Bluelans Communication, a Chinese company, is expected to release the Sciphone Dream G2 handset within the next two weeks, according to the DigiTimes.
The Sciphone Dream G2 will be powered by Android and come with tri-band (850/1800/1900MHz or GSM900/1800/1900MHz depending on the model) GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, up to 50MB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a 4MP auto-focus camera, and a microSD memory card slot (cards up to 16GB supported), and a 1500mAh battery. Unlike the T-Mobile G1, it does not appear to come with a physical keyboard. This would be quite odd given that Android lacks virtual keyboard support at this time and only expects to add it in Q1 2009. Could Bluelans have developed their own software for virtual keyboards?
According to the DigiTimes article, the Dream G2 will be available in China and will sell for less than 1,200 yuan (about US$175). There is no word on whether we will see it in other parts of the world.


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I must say the guys at Nike and Brand jordan have been coming with some great sneakers of late. Give us a buzz we need that sneaker deal asap!! Anyway check out these joints they are silly!!
The last few days have included a strong cast of upcoming hybrid releases with a special Beijing 2008 Olympics style created titled the Olympian. With alleged influences coming from the Air Jordan IX and X, the Olympian will be available in a handful of colors in time for the Olympics with a release date slated for August.


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Jamaican Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s startup scooter-sharing initiative known as Bolt Mobility introduced a small electric car, the B-Nano. This vehicle is scheduled for sales beginning in 2020 at a price of just &9,999, The company, which is based in Florida, has been developing the electric vehicle in secret over the past year. The B-Nano is a tandem, two-seat vehicle that features swappable batteries. It is small enough to fit through “many” doors. The power and range of the B-Nano have yet to be revealed, but it was designed to meet the needs of urban drivers who travel fewer than 15 miles per trip. Private B-Nano owners will be permitted to offer their vehicles through the Bolt Mobility platform for use by its members in order to get income from their cars. This arrangement is similar to what Tesla has proposed for autonomous vehicles in the future. Currently, Bolt Mobility is taking reservations for the price of $9999 but has not displayed a prototype of the vehicle or indicated where the B-Nano will be built. Bolt Mobility plans to launch the scooter sharing program in Paris, France, with scooters said to last two years before needing replacement.
Olympian Usain Bolt was born in 1986 in Sherwood Content, Jamaica. He holds the world records in the 100 meter, 200 meter, and 4×100 meter relay. He has won Olympic gold in all three of the events, and because of his achievements in the sport of track and field, he is considered by many to be the greatest sprinter in history. Bolt has won eight gold medals at the Olympics and gained international recognition when he achieved a double sprint victory in world record time at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, He retired from track and field competition in 2017 and co-founded Bolt Mobility in the United States in 2018.
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The largest Hong Kong promotion to take place in the United States will be held this summer to showcase Hong Kong’s advantages for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland.
“Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” will feature symposiums in New York and Los Angeles, June 11 and 14, respectively. Speakers will include CY Leung, chief executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and more than 60 prominent senior executives from global companies. The event is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with support from 14 Hong Kong partners and close to 100 US organizations.
U.S. exports to Hong Kong from 2010 to 2012 grew by 41%, to more than $37 billion. Over the past decade (2003-2012), U.S. exports to Hong Kong have surged 177%.
“As the global economic balance continues to shift to Asia, Hong Kong is the ideal business platform from which to access the myriad regional opportunities now available in the growing ASEAN area and the Chinese mainland,” said HKTDC chairman Jack So. “Our low taxes, free economy, rule of law, English-speaking environment and world-class business services make us the preferred partner for any overseas businesses wishing to tap these growing possibilities.”
There are approximately 1,400 U.S. firms in Hong Kong, concentrated in trading, banking and finance, and transport. As of October 2012, there were 869 U.S. companies with their regional headquarters or regional offices in Hong Kong, more than any other country.


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Third-party app Beeper to finally bring RCS messaging to iPhones
The ongoing struggle between Google and Apple regarding the integration of RCS (Rich Communication Services) into iMessage is one that is well-known in the tech community.
Despite Google's persistent efforts to encourage Apple to adopt RCS support, Apple has made it clear that it has no intentions of enabling RCS-iMessage compatibility on iPhones in the foreseeable future.
This protracted battle has left the messaging interoperability between the Android community with a dominant 70.89% share of the global mobile operating system market and iOS's at 28.36%, according to StatCounter, unachievable.
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The Indian Olympic Association announced on Thursday that MPL Sports Foundation, the mobile gaming platform, will be the principle sponsor for the country’s contingent for the Tokyo Olympics that are coming soon.
According to the IOA the contract will last for one and a half years, and will expire in December 2021. According to the terms and conditions of the contract, MPL will pay a total of 8 crore to the IOA.
President Narinder Batra and secretary-general Rajeev Mehta said in a joint statement, “We are delighted to inform you that the IOA has entered a sponsorship agreement with MPL Sports Foundation as the Principal Sponsor covering the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2022 Asian Games & Commonwealth Games.”
Dairy Giant Amul to continue to sponsor the Olympics
IOA said that Amul has agreed to sponsor the Tokyo Olympics Games that will be held this year.
“Amul, who has supported us in the previous games also, has come forward to support IOA for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Amul’s sponsorship is for Rs 1 crore for a period till 31st December, 2021,” the IOA top officials said to Times of India.
“We are hopeful of bringing more of such good news in the coming weeks as the talks are going on with some more sponsors.”
Amul will be sponsoring an amount of 1 crore for the Indian contingent attending the Tokyo Olympics.
JSW to also sponsor the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics
On Friday, JSW, the owner of the ISL side Bengaluru FC, were also roped in by the IOA to sponsor the Indian Contingent at the Tokyo Olympics.
JSW has pledged to sponsor an amount of 1 crore for the upcoming Games. “We are happy to inform you about one more sponsorship offer which is confirmed with JSW Group for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games since our last update to you on 17th June. Mr Parth Jindal, CEO of JSW has confirmed to us for the sponsorship of Rs 1.00 crore to IOA,” said the statement that was released on Friday.
This news comes days after India decided to drop the Chinese sportswear brand Li Ning as the team’s official kit sponsor, stating that the team would wear unbranded apparel to the Olympics.


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Companies continue to join Facebook ads boycott
Mark Zuckerberg became poorer than $ 7.2 billion after several companies announced a boycott of social media advertisements. Facebook shares fell 8.3% on Friday, the highest level in three months. This happened after one of the world’s largest advertisers, Unilever, joined other brands in boycotting Facebook ads.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the fall in share prices reduced Facebook’s market value by $ 56 billion and Zuckerberg’s fortune at $ 82.3 billion, leaving Facebook’s three richest people.
On June 17, activists of several public organizations once urged brands to stop advertising on Facebook. The social network is accused of failing to protect users from hateful rhetoric. Facebook is reportedly not fighting enough for the upcoming presidential election to incite protesters, racism, hatred and misinformation.
More than 10 major brands have already joined Facebook’s boycott: Unilever, Coca-Cola, Honda Motor, PepsiCo, Verizon, Levi Strauss, Viber and others. Not only are brands boycotting Facebook itself, but there are agencies that work with them.
In return, Facebook reports on steps taken to combat hateful content. Notably, the social network has already removed a series of advertising publications advertising Donald Trump’s campaign, believing they are hated. Facebook will also accompany all posts in the US elections with a link to a new voter information center.
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SINGAPORE - The only Michelin-starred ramen shop in the world will be opening a branch in Singapore next month.
Tsuta, a nine-seat noodle shop in Tokyo, won a coveted star from the respected Michelin Guide last year.
Queues form as early as 6am at the eatery in Sugamo, even though the shop opens only at 11am, said Michelin Guide Singapore.
Chef Yuki Onishi, 37, serves only about 150 bowls of ramen daily - each one priced at 1,000 yen to 1,500 yen (S$13.50 to S$20) a bowl.
The Singapore restaurant, an 18-seater, will open at Pacific Plaza on 9 Scotts Road.
It will offer ramen in three soup bases: a miso soba; a shio soba in chicken-seafood broth, rock salt, red wine and rosemary; and Tsuta's signature shoyu soba.
Mr Onishi said people in Singapore are more used to tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, but he wanted to introduce shoyu ramen to local taste buds.
"I had never particularly thought of expanding abroad, but what distinguished the Singapore partner was simply the fact that he came, got in line, and actually ate my food. The other people who said they were interested in Tsuta didn't do that," said Mr Onishi.
Michelin Singapore said that Mr Onishi is working with the same company who brought dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan and Hong Kong's Kam's Roast Goose to Singapore.
Like Tsuta, Kam's will open at Pacific Plaza in October.


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Jenny Clor, of Harper Woods with her 1980 Ford Pinto wagon on Thursday. Clor bought the Pinto in 2004. / Jessica J. Trevino/DFP
9:15 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pinto owners display their cars as part of the Ford employee car show (Ford Product Development Center, 20901 Oakwood, Dearborn).
9 a.m.: Pintos visit the Roush Collection (11851 Market, Livonia).
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pintos “stampede” to Hell, Livingston County.
12 p.m.: Lunch at the Dam Site Inn (4045 Patterson Lake, Hell), where event creator Norm Bagi will be named honorary mayor of Hell.
Dusk: Pintos visit the Ford Drive-In Theatre (10400 Ford, Dearborn).
8 a.m.: Pintos roll into the Ford & Mercury Restorers Club Car Show (20501 Old U.S. Highway 12, Chelsea).
Who doesn’t love a good Pinto joke?
Not the dozens of people who own the car everyone loves to scoff at who are gathering in Dearborn today for the fourth annual Pinto Stampede.
The three-day-long festival — held for the first time in the much-maligned auto’s hometown — includes participating in the Ford employee car show and a mass road trip to Hell in Livingston County.
Ford recalled 1.5 million Pintos in 1978 because of concerns about exploding gas tanks in rear-end collisions; the tanks were vulnerable behind the solid rear axles. More than two dozen people were killed in related fires.
And they’ve been on worst and ugliest car lists published by Time and Business Week.
But Norm Bagi, 45, of New York City, who created the event, doesn’t want to hear anything bad about the car and views the weekend fun as a celebration of an iconic automobile.
“It’s a nostalgia thing. They sold 3.2 million of these. Beside for the press, which was a few bad articles, most people had good times in their cars,” he said. “Most people have fond memories of them. It was their first a car or their car in college or their girlfriend had one.”
Bagi’s expecting more than 50 Pintos coming from all over North America, but he’s prepared for non-Pinto owners, too.
“If they really don’t know and want to learn, we educate them. They walk away saying, ‘It wasn’t as bad as it was,’ ” he explained.
The Pinto Stampede raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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text: The New York Times ( NYT) surprised Wall Street with a second-quarter profit Thursday, though the company's core problem -- declining ad sales for print media in general -- continued to accelerate.In fact, the Times said total ad sales fell by 30% from a year ago, worse than the 27% contraction registered by the publisher of record last quarter -- and, indeed, a more severe drop than in any period in recent memory at the company. Still, investors appeared to seize on the positive earnings surprise and on one phrase in the report, delivered by Times CEO Janet Robinson. Though ad revenues "decreased across all major categories," she said in a prepared statement, "the rate of decline lessened throughout the quarter." And that was it. Investors, especially on a stridently upward day across the equities markets, bid up Times shares by 3.5% to $6.85, on heavier than average volume. Stripping out charges and one-time gains, the Times posted adjusted per-share earnings of 8 cents a share, well above analysts' expectations of a 4-cent loss. The Times attributed the better-than-expected figure to cost cutting. Operating expenses fell 20% in the second quarter compared with a year ago, it said. Some of those savings came from extracting concessions from the unions at the Boston Globe, where the Times recently settled a labor dispute after threatening to shut the paper down. The Times gave no indication of its plans for the Globe, which is reportedly for sale. It did say that it wants to sell off its stake in the Boston Red Sox by at some point this year. Including items (amortization, depreciation and severance payments to laid off workers, etc.) in both the just-ended and year-ago quarters, the company had a profit of just $39 million, or 27 cents a share, up from $21 million, or 15 cents, a year ago. (The latest period was helped by a $37 million tax break.) Total revenue fell 21% to $585 million from $742 million.


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The adoption rate of cryptocurrencies has been encouraging. A number of businesses have built platforms to allow payments in digital currencies for their products and services. The popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies among people, especially millennials, has been the driving force behind the wider acceptance for cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin is the most well-known and popular cryptocurrency in circulation. It has been around since 2009 and built a strong following. Partnerships with major brands began in 2014 when Overstock, a major home-goods retailer, started accepting Bitcoin for payment at a number of stores.
Microsoft, DISH Network and Paypal also joined the Bitcoin platform later. Microsoft started accepting Bitcoin payments for content on Windows and Xbox stores. DISH announced that it would take Bitcoin payments for a subscription. Paypal also started accepting Bitcoin deposits in accounts.
When it comes to building brand partnerships and business alliances, Ethereum takes the cake among digital currencies. The Ethereum Alliance is a network of major businesses that includes more than 200 organizations from a diverse range of industries. The project is testing the Ethereum Blockchain with collaborating brands to find ways in which it can be implemented for businesses.
Some of the major brands that are part of the Ethereum Alliance include Intel, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Credit Suisse, UBS, BP and Reuters among others.
The smart contracts technology is the one thing that set Ethereum apart from other cryptocurrencies. Smart contracts are an additional layer of customizable protocols which make the platform faster and facilitate the negotiation and automation of contracts. These contracts could be especially useful in lending and legal businesses.
Ripple is a somewhat newer cryptocurrency platform with an exceptionally fast transaction speed for worldwide information transfer. The currency generated a lot of interest in the money transfer businesses with many major brands announcing their partnerships with Ripple during the last year.
Among the more recognized brands, American Express and Banco Santander have confirmed that they are looking to use Ripple Blockchain for their international money transfer payments. A pilot project has already tested American Express users who sent payments over AmEx’s international payment network to U.K. Santander’s account holders.
Moneygram International has also announced a partnership with Ripple where the platform will be used to send money from one country to another that would take a matter of seconds. The transaction fees charged by the Ripple platform would be just a fraction of a penny, which would help Moneygram compete better with its main rival, Western Union.
Stellar is a newcomer to the crypto markets and a relatively unknown brand. The currency exploded on the scene in a major way when it announced partnerships with IBM and KlickEx, a currency exchange service operating in Polynesia.
IBM trade from overseas clients in the South Pacific and Oceania runs in billions of dollars each year. Stellar is firmly established as the cryptocurrency of choice in the region. Its blockchain is designed to proof check payments to IBM in seconds and improve the efficiency in the payment system.
Stellar developers also announced that they are working in collaboration with Deloitte to develop custom-built mobile applications and a digital banking platform for businesses.
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Nationwide Marketing Group CEO Tom Hickman will be a featured participant in an upcoming retail trends panel at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, on September 1 at 4:25 p.m. (GMT+2) / 10:25 a.m. ET.
Featured alongside three other speakers, Hickman will have the opportunity to represent the North American independent retail channel on a global stage as part of the IFA Leaders Summit.
“We’ve seen our members do some incredible things to evolve and adapt over the past few years in a chaotic market,” says Hickman.
“Our purpose as an organization is to shine a spotlight on their successes. And I can’t think of a better platform to talk about our independent retail channel than the global one provided by IFA.”
The panel, “Reimagining Customer Retail: The New Normal in Shopping and Spending Habits,” will discuss how the consumer shopping journey has changed drastically over the past few years and what retailers are doing to adapt to their new behaviors. Hickman will appear alongside panel moderator Michael McLaughlin, global head of retail for GfK, and co-panelists Lisa Lopuck, co-founder and CEO of ShareGallery.com, and Bart van der Vis, director of Coolblue Germany.
“We are absolutely delighted to have Tom at IFA Berlin this year,” says Oliver Merlin, managing director of IFA.
“As the CEO of Nationwide Marketing Group, Tom’s insights will prove invaluable for our many customers seeking to gain a foothold in the U.S. market. It will be great to have him on stage at IFA Berlin’s Leaders Summit, where he will be part of our ‘Future of Retail’ panel. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Nationwide.”
For nearly 100 years, IFA has been at the forefront of innovation in the home appliance and consumer electronics industries. Hosted on the expansive Messe Berlin exhibit grounds, IFA regularly draws over 150,000 trade visitors each year from more than 130 different countries. More than 2,000 brands and manufacturers leverage the event each year by bringing their entire product portfolios and filling massive booths and entire buildings. The campus features 27 different halls and multifunction buildings that collectively provide more than 2 million square feet in exhibit space.
IFA itself has a rich history as an event. In 1930, Albert Einstein was the opening keynote for the seventh edition of the show. The first color TV signal was delivered at IFA in 1967. HDTV debuted at IFA in 1985. Home appliances were added to the mix in 2008. And at IFA in 2018, the first market-ready 8K TVs were on display.
IFA 2023 will take place September 1-5, 2023. In addition to his participation in the Leaders Summit panel, Tom Hickman, along with Doug Wrede, senior vice president of merchandising; Lee McDonald, vice president of home appliances; and David Watt, senior director of consumer electronics; will have the opportunity to explore the IFA exhibit halls and connect with a number of key global vendor partners at the show. Also, in advance of the Berlin event, the IFA team will be in Nashville to experience firsthand the excitement of Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime show.


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, an information technology research company, reported a 183% rise in fourth-quarter earnings, aided by growth in research and consulting revenue.
The company earned $14.8 million, or 13 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $5.2 million, or 5 cents a share, a year ago. Adjusted for acquisition, amortization and workforce reduction costs, earnings were 16 cents a share in the quarter. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call were expecting earnings of 16 cents a share.
Fourth quarter revenue rose 13.3% from a year ago to $289.3 million. Analysts were expecting a revenue of $280 million. Excluding the effect of foreign currency and the acquisition of META, revenue growth was a more sedate 9%.
For the fiscal year 2006, the company expects revenue of about $1.02 billion to $1.06 billion. Analysts estimate 2006 revenue of $1.06 billion.
It also expects earnings of 36 cents to 40 cents a share. Excluding items, earnings are projected at 49 cents to 53 cents a share. Analysts polled by Thomson First Call expect the company to earn 46 cents a share for the year 2006.
"Our results for 2005 reflect focused execution on our strategy to grow and leverage our core research business," the company said. "We continue to see impressive growth in all business segments including executive programs, events and consulting."
Revenue from research segment rose 9% to $131 million in the quarter. Consulting revenue grew 27% to $85.2 million. As on Dec. 31, 2005, research contract value, an indicator of future revenue, was $593 million, up 16% from last year, the company said.
This story was created through a joint venture between TheStreet.com and IRIS.


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Sales in China and Southeast Asia slumped 19.4 percent to 296,507 units.
But European sales rose 7.4 percent to 1,055,875 and should come in "around the two million mark" by year end, beating 1.8 million last year, European director Denis Martin said.
Overall, first half sales totalled 1.54 million units for a slight 0.2 percent year-on-year sag.
Martin told reporters overall European sales would see off an expected "slight second half fall" in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European union.
He also highlighted a 16.4 percent rise in Latin America, a market which for the industry overall had dropped back 8.2 percent in the slipstream of a Brazilian recession.
PSA said import restrictions had hit efforts to carve a deeper niche in north Africa, as sales slid 13.3 percent.
The carmaker added its return to Iran via its Peugeot and DS marques had not offset "an unfavourable economic context" in the Middle East and Africa.
PSA, which will publish its full half-year results on July 27, announced its return to Iran last month in signing a 400-million-euro joint venture with old partner Iran Khodro in Tehran.
The first cars produced under the new venture are set to hit Iranian roads in February, with the aim of producing 200,000 vehicles a year by 2018.
The French group also earlier this year said it would develop electric cars from 2019 with Chinese partner Dongfeng Motors.


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Sony has begun the process of rolling out a firmware update to four of their Xperia phones to address a photo distortion issue with them. The issue in question is caused when the wide angle lens is used and Sony has managed to address it through a firmware update.
The first phone to get this update has been the Xperia XZ Premium, also the Japanese company’s first phone to be upgraded to Android Oreo. The camera fix is part of that update. In that release, owners will find a new “Correct for image distortion” feature in the camera settings.
In addition to the XZ Premium, the XZs, the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact will all be getting the patch to address the same issue. That patch should roll out by the end of November according to Sony.


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A legally blind man was found guilty of shoplifting from a Walmart in North Conway, New Hampshire. His lawyer argued the theft was accidental and happened because the self-checkout kiosks at the store are unfriendly to visually disabled persons.
Three blind Maryland residents and the National Federation of the Blind sued Walmart last year over the kiosks, alleging they are not entirely accessible to blind customers.
Andrew Airey, 39, was accused of bagging items without scanning them on five occasions between May 4, 2018 and July 3, 2018, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported. He was arrested at the store during the July 3 trip.
During Airey’s trial, a loss-prevention officer for the store testified that Airey walked out of the Walmart that day with 37 items valued at nearly $148 that he hadn’t paid for.
Walmart told the Washington Times it acted in “good faith” in reporting the alleged incident to law enforcement.
Airey testified that he heard the tone that signals an item has been scanned, according to the Union Leader. He also said he uses the self-checkout kiosks reluctantly and only if the lines are too much of a hassle.
He wears a visor-like device called eSight to help him see better. In 2017, he told ABC that without the glasses, he can see shapes but not details.
Authorities argued that there were “far too many mis-scans” across the five days Aiery was accused of shoplifting for the theft to have been accidental.
Airey’s attorney, Alfred Catalfo, told the Union Leader this case is one of the most grave examples of “prosecutorial overreach” he’s seen in 28 years of practice.
Airey was found guilty of willfully concealing a can of corned beef hash and a bath towel. Misdemeanor charges regarding a frozen pizza, toothbrushes, and oyster crackers were dismissed.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 10.


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Under Armour’s Curry Brand is gearing up for the launch of another set of sneakers inspired by the iconic characters of Sesame Street.
After dropping the first two shoes in the collection, five more Sesame Street friends will be hitting the court with designs based on Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Lily the Tiger, Abby Cadabby, and Elmo.
“My favorite Muppet on Sesame Street is definitely Elmo,” said Stephen Curry. “He’s always laughing and smiling and having a great time and bringing the best out of everybody.
It’s the same joy that I try to bring to the court,” said the NBA All-Star. Curry, a father of three, has embraced the Sesame Street collaboration in part because of their shared commitment to uplifting underserved and underrepresented communities, and its ability to spread joy and positivity around the world.
“Under Armour’s Curry Brand is right at the intersection of pop culture cool and social good. As a mission-driven brand committed to helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, that speaks to us, so we’re thrilled to collaborate and give generations of fans a whole new way to show their love with the Sesame Street Muppets.”– Ed Wells, EVP and Head of Global Media and Education, Sesame Workshop
“When working with Sesame Street, the first thing we tried to solve was creating a sophisticated execution of something light-hearted and fun” said Spencer Hawkins, Senior Designer, Footwear at Under Armour.
For much of the project, Hawkins and a team of footwear designers had to walk a line between form and function while also fine-tuning the designs into a cohesive story.
It’s one thing to replicate the colours of a Sesame Street character on a shoe, but it’s another thing entirely to make it feel like a cohesive product line that honours Sesame Street iconography and still performs as top-shelf athletic footwear.
“I’ve gotten a lot of feedback about how amazing the execution has been with each shoe,” said Stephen when speaking to the design cohesion.
“Everybody knows Sesame Street and we brought the characters to life through the shoes. Each colourway is so drastically different and shows their individuality, but they’re also unified.”
The designs contain nods to their respective Sesame Street characters, not just in the form of colour but also material and print, and are meant to be abstractions of the character rather than literal depictions.
“You have the back heel tab that will usually contain a hint of character, for example, “Talking Trash,” the colourway inspired by Oscar the Grouch, we show a characterization of his eyes and the trashcan, as opposed to literally printing his face somewhere else on the shoe,” said Hawkins.
The team named it “Talking Trash”, connecting Oscar to hoop culture. For the colours and materials, Hawkins found design inspiration in the metallic trash can he lives in.
The tongue tabs provide opportunities to play with material as well, Hawkins said. “Beyond the Stripe,” the colourway inspired by Lily the Tiger, has a printed striped suede on the tongue tab, he noted, while “Now You See Me,” the colourway in honour of Abby Cadabby, has her fur on the tongue.
Hawkins also found design opportunities in the eyerow material, adding hints of iridescent sparkle as a nod to Abby’s magic wand.
“Pink is loud but it’s relatable and approachable,” said Stephen, who wore the design during his MVP-winning performance at the NBA All-Star Game. “This shoe has a special meaning to me now that I was rocking them when I won the MVP award. Ten years from now, I will know exactly when I wore them, what it meant to me and what was accomplished in them.”– Stephen Curry
Technology was key in designing the new Street Pack colourways. They perform at the highest level thanks to the Flow and Warp technology that makes the Curry Flow 9 the most advanced basketball shoe Under Armour has ever designed.
“The biggest thing with the shoe is the technology,” said Hawkins. “How do we embrace this new technology in a way that performs for basketball, that also allows us to have the correct amount of depth of material and colour in a way that’s conducive for hinting at the character we are trying to express? That really was the thing that took the most rounds.”
The new releases in Curry Brand’s Sesame Street collection will be dropping this Spring in North America on UA.com, starting with “Taking Cookies” and “Talking Trash” — for Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch, respectively — on March 11.
In April, “Dribble Me Elmo,” will drop in honour of Elmo. The Street Pack will be complete in June when the final colourways, “Now You See Me,” in celebration of Abby Cadabby, and “Beyond the Stripe,” inspired by Lily the Tiger, are released.


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Report: Tesla loses head of supply chain management
Liam O'Connor had been poached from Apple in early 2015.
Tesla has reportedly lost its head of supply chain management, following several other recent executive departures.
Liam O'Connor had been poached from Apple in March 2015, joining Tesla to serve as VP of global supply management. He recently resigned from his position, according to Bloomberg.
The report points out that O'Connor is the fifth senior executive to resign in recent weeks. Others including the chief accounting officer and human resources head, while the VP of worldwide finance is due to split from the automaker later this year.
The company is believed to be finally building the Model 3 in consistent volumes of more than 5,000 units per week, shifting from 'production hell' to 'delivery logistics hell,' according to CEO Elon Musk.
Despite the success, the company still faces several controversies including the failed attempt to go private. Musk's Twitter posts surrounding the take-private push have reportedly sparked investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice.


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Middle East to Get a Taste of Fine Living
Scripps Networks International and Middle Eastern pay TV operator OSN to roll out the U.S. lifestyle channel across the region from Jan 2013.
LONDON – U.S. lifestyle channel Fine Living has inked a carriage deal with the Middle Eastern direct-to-home platform OSN for carriage across the region.
Scripps Networks International said Fine Living will launch Jan. 1, 2013 on the platform making the channel available in all 26 OSN territories throughout the Middle East region.
Fine Living will be offered in English with Arabic subtitles and carry the channel's output of in-home design, travel, cuisine and personal style programming to the region as part of OSN's basic tier package.
"We are very pleased that Fine Living will soon join the already carried Food Network on the OSN platform," said Scripps EMEA managing director Jon Sichel. "We look forward to expanding our distribution relationship with OSN and continuing our success."
From cooking legend Giada De Laurentiis to Vern Yip, home designer, Fine Living's lineup includes chefs, designers, fashion gurus and lifestyle experts from around the world on shows about modern living and design.
OSN vp, business development, strategy and digital Emad Morcos added: "Fine Living will complement our existing line-up addressing the high demand for more women oriented and lifestyle programming in the region. As we continue to grow and analyze customer preferences, we will continue to bring on board fresh content that satisfies all customer segments. Food Network has been a fantastic success and I am confident, Middle East subscribers will enjoy Fine Living which will be exclusive to OSN."
The deal was brokered by Louise Cottrell for Fine Living's distribution partner, Chello Zone.


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What stores are open, offering curbside service in Pearland Town Center
Here are the businesses that have opened their storefronts in Pearland Town Center. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Texas Central, the company looking to build a 236-mile high-speed rail line connecting Houston and Dallas, has been given a big win in an ongoing legal battle over whether the company is legally recognized as a "railroad company" under state law.
The former wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donated $2.7 billion to nearly 300 high-impact organizations “in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked,” she announced June 15.


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London-based FinTech Funding Xchange has secured £8m in a new funding round, leaving the door open for the company to accelerate the development and rollout of new solutions.
FinTech company OneConnect has teamed up with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Sinar Mas Multi-finance, a subsidiary of Sinar Mas Multiartha, to launch two new lending platforms in South-East Asia.
Interswitch, the digital payments firm, has confirmed that it has reached a $1bn valuation after Visa, the payments company, invested in the enterprise. While it...
Ireland-based P2P lender Flender has reportedly secured a €75m investment to increase its lending capabilities, according to a report from the Irish Times.
SoftBank tapped into its gigantic Vision Fund for a second time this year to support Greensill, the business financing company. Having already secured $800m from...
FundingSecure, the peer-to-peer lending platform, has entered administration.
Singapore is hotbed for FinTech innovation that has overtaken China as the biggest investment destination in the region. However, its leadership position is far from certain.
Indonesian peer-to-peer lender JULO has extended its Series A funding round with $10m
Having nabbed a Swedish banking licence, neobank Nortmill is gearing up to add saving accounts, cards and payments transfer to its existing customer offering in the near future.
Nigeria is at the centre of Africa’s FinTech revolution. Native Carbon aims to play a pivotal role in creating a thriving ecosystem where men and women have access to financial services.


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In the beginning, stuffed crust pizza was not beautiful.
“I did the first prototype in the lab and it looked like a Schwinn bike tire,” says Tom Ryan, the flavor chemist who invented it. “It was ugly as hell.”
But he was on to something. Years of research had shown him two things: People always like more cheese on their pizza, and most people don’t eat the crust. (He calls the leftover crust “pizza bones,” because it usually goes to the dog.)
Filling the crust with a ribbon of cheese was exactly what people wanted, even if they didn’t know it.
When Ryan finally presented a stuffed crust pizza to a focus group, one man looked at him and said, “My dog is going to hate you.” He knew he had a winner.
He would go on to create the McDonald’s McGriddle, another one of the most popular new fast foods of recent decades. Gourmet Magazine named him one of the top 25 food entrepreneurs of the last quarter century. Now he’s the founder and chief concept officer at Smashburger.
In this week’s episode of The Sporkful, Tom Ryan talks about how he came up with these innovations and how he eats them, and he explains the science of burger smashing. (Hint: It involves something called the Maillard Reaction.)
As to the health concerns over some of his most iconic creations, Ryan says, “I think consumers are sophisticated, I think they’re informed, I think everything should be done in moderation.” But a billion and a half dollars in sales shows that “there was an unmet consumer demand for whatever itch that scratched.”
So knowing what he knows now about obesity, does he have any regrets?
“It would be like regretting my role as a winemaker because of alcoholism. I didn’t design it for people to abuse, I designed it because people really enjoy it.”
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♦Aemulus stands out as a key beneficiary to the worsening US-China ties as Beijing poised to wean off dependency on US by producing up to 70% (from current 20%) of its chip demand domestically by 2025. Its 20-years JVA with Tangren (Aemulus 40:60 Tangren) was a key milestone for the company's expansion story in China. Tangren is not any tom dick and harry as they are indirectly owned by SMIC, which in time will be China home grown wafer foundry to rival giants like TSMC, noting that SMIC will likely be Huawei's dominant chip supplier (phasing out from TSMC) given mounting US restriction. Hence, Tangren will hold sway over how SMIC and its value chain select its tester equipment, which indirectly will benefit Aemulus over the long run.
♦The symbiotic partnership will see both parties benefitting from the technological integration (front to back-end equipment supplier) and market share gain for the tester market in China and abroad. While Tangren specializes in the more front - end processes like the chips packaging machines, Aemulus forte lies in the back - end equipment like the testers. More importantly, the JVA also will be earnings accretive for Aemulus given that Tangren will be paying MYR3.4m for the transfer and use of Aemulus' IP (Intellectual Property) rights of its radio frequency (RF) tester.
♦Aemulus also take great pride in its 5G tester capabilities, and most importantly well acknowledged by industry peers, evident by the JVA formed with China's Tangren. Its 5G tester (AMB 7600SR) along with its newly launched RF filter test (AMB7300) are expected to ride on the burgeoning demand for rising complexity of 5G/RF chip testing going forward. More so, RF filters is expected to register the steepest demand growth among the RF chip segment as filtering unwanted signals become even more crucial in the 5G phones. Unsurprisingly, Tangren is so keen to acquire Aemulus' IP rights of its RF tester, which is expected to capture the next explosive demand growth in terms of RF testing requirement.
♦With 3QFY20 turned profitable on the maiden contribution from its RF and CMOS tester, Aemulus is set to ride on a long term growth story, piggy riding on giants like SMIC and other big Chinese OSAT players as well as the burgeoning 5G chip testing requirement. At a conservative MYR10m profit (protected by the growing IP licensing fee), Aemulus' 25x FY21 PER is undemanding versus its peers like Vitrox and Pentamaster which trades between 35-50x PER.
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Hungary's Danubius lifts Q2 earnings 43%
Hungarian hotel operator Danubius posted a Ft 2.374 billion ($14.91 million) net profit in the second quarter, a 43% rise, it said on Thursday.
Net sales for the group which operates in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia, fell one percent year-on-year to Ft 12.852 billion in the second quarter.
“The euro/forint cross had no significant impact on second-quarter sales relative to the second quarter of 2007, but the strong forint is expected to affect third-quarter sales significantly,” the company said.
A firming of currencies in the region including the Czech crown and the Slovakian crown helped financial results as the revaluation of assets and liabilities led to a profit of Ft 1.854 billion in the second quarter.
Revenues from hotel rooms in Hungary, the main market of Danubius, dropped by 5% to Ft 4.3 billion as less guests arrived, Danubius said.
Domestic material costs increased by 14% to Ft 1.64 billion due to high inflation in Hungary, the company said. (Reuters)
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The Biden government intends to ban menthol cigarettes. This policy move may cause more than one-third of the cigarettes sold in the US to be removed from the shelves.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the proposal on Thursday (29th). The reason is that the agency found in 2013 that menthol cigarettes are more difficult to quit than regular cigarettes and may pose a greater health risk. The agency also found that menthol smoke may encourage young people to start smoking because the menthol’s cooling ingredients mask the irritation of cigarette smoke.
The FDA needs to respond to citizens’ requests to ban menthol cigarettes in court before Thursday, indicating whether the agency intends to implement this policy. The nationwide menthol ban will take several years to enforce, and industry leaders have indicated that they may fight the ban in court.
Altria and Reynolds Americas, subsidiaries of British American Tobacco, said they would evaluate the proposal. At the same time, Empire’s US business, the ITG brand, said this was disappointing, but not surprising.
A spokesperson for Marlboro manufacturer Altria said: “Our goal is the same, which is to transfer adult smokers from cigarettes to alternatives that may be less harmful, but the ban will not work. The spokesperson said: “Creating menthol as a criminal offense, Will cause unexpected and serious consequences. “
In addition to banning menthol cigarettes, the FDA said the agency will also seek to ban all flavors of machine-made cigars and cigarillos, which are very popular among children and teenagers. To implement this ban, the FDA first needs to publish a proposed rule.
After that, the agency may need to review tens of thousands of comments submitted by manufacturers, consumers, health experts, and others before publishing the final rules.


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- The new Nutrition Facts label will require products to include measurements of dietary fibers, but the Food and Drug Administration hasn't defined what counts as a dietary fiber yet. This delay is making manufacturers a bit antsy, according to FoodNavigator-USA.
- A long roster of food companies and suppliers of ingredients — including chicory root fiber, soluble corn fiber, acacia gum and other ingredients currently classified by the FDA as “isolated or synthetic fibers” — are in a state of limbo waiting on the agency to come out with a clear definition.
- One of the main concerns is that food makers may not have enough time to reformulate products or revise product labels as required by the new labeling law because they don’t know if they can count some current ingredients in grams of dietary fiber. They do have more time than initially anticipated; the compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label has been extended to Jan. 1, 2020 for large manufacturers, about a year and a half after the initial deadline of July 2018.
Under existing law, “fibers in foods could be labeled as dietary fiber without necessarily providing physiological effects that are beneficial to human health,” according to information on the FDA website.
Naturally occurring fibers, such as those found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, have already been determined to have physiological benefits, so accurately labeling products using these ingredients is not an issue. Additionally, seven non-digestible carbohydrates — beta-glucan soluble fiber, psyllium husk, cellulose, guar gum, pectin, locust bean gum and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose — also currently meet the existing dietary fiber guidelines..
The FDA is now considering broadening that definition by adding some 26 other types of fiber — including gum acacia, bamboo fiber, pea fiber, soluble corn fiber, soy fiber and xanthan gum. This would enable more products to feature a dietary fiber claim.
According to FoodNavigator, ADM complained to the FDA saying, “The agency has not responded to the many citizen petitions on dietary fiber, nor issues their updated Scientific Review, nor issued their final guidance, leaving manufacturers in the dark on whether the non-digestible carbohydrates they have been using in their products might still be considered dietary fibers.”
ADM said that the delay limits dietary fiber choices and has even resulted in the removal of dietary fibers in products for companies that want to proactively adopt the new Nutrition Facts guidelines ahead of the compliance deadline. This is a huge deal because Food Navigator reports that Grocery Manufacturers of America says one in four products is affected by the dietary fiber ruling.
The hold-up is largely because before a substance can be given the FDA’s nod, it must prove to have a “beneficial physiological effect to human health.” In lay terms, this means contributing to lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, improved bowel function, or increased mineral absorption in the intestinal tract. Many of these health conditions and ailments are just what consumers are trying to mitigate by eating healthier foods and those with functional benefits.
According to the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2017 Food and Health Survey, almost all consumers — 96% — seek out health benefits from what they eat and drink, with the top benefits being weight loss, cardiovascular health, energy, and digestive health. However, the study found that only 45% of consumers could identify a single food or nutrient associated with those benefits. This only underscores the importance of a satisfactory ruling from the FDA that enables food makers to not only effectively use dietary fibers in their products, but also label items accordingly for the benefit of consumers.
And while there is more time to change the label, it makes sense for manufacturers to want to hurry. After all, more time to implement the label means that manufacturers have more time to see what resonates with consumers and test out new ideas and formulations. And the earlier the new label appears on a product, the more on board with the transparency trend it may seem to consumers.


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USA: New ice cream e-marketplace launches in US
It is intended that retailers use the site to find local suppliers and avail themselves of a number of complementary services such as access to legal information and industry news. They can also find out about new products in the industry and use the free classified advertisement service.
Suppliers, on the other hand, can use the site to showcase their latest products and services to a potentially far wider audience than is possible using traditional channels alone.
The logistics involved in transporting frozen desserts are onerous, and the site could well become a place where shipping and purchasing parties can discuss streamlining initiatives. IceCreamZone.com is based in New Jersey and was founded in 1999.
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Jordan Brand celebrated MJ Day yesterday, October 18th, as a tribute to the same day in 1985 when the NBA tried to ban Michael Jordan’s black and red Air Jordan 1 sneakers. To honor the shoe’s historic lineage till this day, JB has released a look at every original Air Jordan from the AJ 1 to the current AJ 32 with a backstory of each silhouette.
Look at the full gallery above and more details of the entire collection can be read here. Click and bookmark our Air Jordan 12 Dark Grey hub page now for the shoe’s latest release info and up-to-the-minute updates and images. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news and release dates.
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Nissan's all-new X-Trail has been leaked.
Patent photos reportedly showing the next-generation Nissan X-Trail SUV have surfaced online, revealing a model that appears very similar to the 2012 Hi-Cross concept model shown at the Geneva motor show last year.
The patent pictures surfaced on Chinese website Auto Sohu, and if they are to be believed, the new Nissan X-Trail will lose its practical, boxy body style in favour of a sleeker design that to our eye looks a lot like the previous generation Mitsubishi Outlander.
The front-end mimics the look of the Hi-Cross, with a prominent grille and boldly designed headlights and front bumper. The rear features a much smaller glass section, and the boxy back-end is now far more angular.
The Hi-Cross concept was longer, wider and lower than the current X-Trail, and the next-generation production version is expected to follow suit.
There's no further information about what could power the next-generation X-Trail, but the Hi-Cross concept was envisioned to be offered with a 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain or 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder. The current X-Trail comes with the choice of 2.0-litre petrol or turbo diesel engines, or a 2.5-litre petrol.
Reports suggest the new version will make its international debut at the 2014 Geneva motor show, but Nissan Australia public relations and corporate communications manager Peter Fadeyev told Drive that he cannot reveal any timing or further information about the new model.


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VIDEO: WWC takes you behind the scenes at MarcoRocks
13 Jan, 2023
Friends of MarcoRocks‘ founder Marc Tetreault have known that big things are happening down in Homestead, Florida. For the most part, we’ve kept our mouths shut, eagerly awaiting the day when the beans would be spilled. Well, that day has come.
World Wide Corals CEO Victor Fornari and his Orlando-based team traveled to MarcoRocks to capture a behind-the-scenes look on-site as Tetreault and his team show how MarcoRocks is created from quarried blocks of ancient, fossilized Florida coral. The video tour starts at the existing MarcoRocks facility, including a walk-through of the existing MarcoRocks product lines.
Asked about the impact of MarcoRocks on coral reefs, Tetreault says “I like to call it a net positive. So, rather than even net neutral, a net positive. Simply put, every pound that we sell is a pound that doesn’t come out of the ocean. When you look at it that way, it’s not just a neutral impact, it’s a net positive impact.”
The part everyone is waiting for, is the “new rock,” which doesn’t have a name. It’s “not quite shelf, not quite reef saver”.
But that’s not all. The team travels to the new building and location, showcasing at 12,000 square foot building, 12,000 square feet of greenhouses, and more.
The “big secret project” at WWC is teased by the crew, and the big reveal happens. Now you’ll understand why Vic had to bring a massive bag of clean coraline algae along for the trip; “wet”, MarcoRocks aims to produce seeded, land-based aquacultured live rock.
The system is currently in the prototype stage. The goal is to get the first greenhouse system up and running, tweaked, and then replicate the successful system design and protocol. It’s not just “bulk cured rock”, but specifically creating a new seeded rock with specific strains of bacteria, specific pods, specific coralline algae, “nothing but the best.” This new type of live rock will ship wet, as well.
Watch the WWC tour of MarcoRocks now!


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Lisa Smith, an eight-year employee with Friendship Industries, packs up small toll booth tags headed for Puerto Rico on Wednesday at the Harrisonburg company’s location. Friendship Industries recently participated in Rockingham County’s new economic development initiative that seeks to help new and existing businesses succeed by providing market data. (Photos by Jason Lenhart / DN-R)
Racheal Davis wraps up cardboard at Friendship Industries on Wednesday. Friendship Industries offers a variety of services, from providing third-party logistics to performing packaging services and certified document destruction. Rockingham County used data from the organization to generate a profile of the people it serves.
Darest Taylor assembles the components for packages that will go into a U.S. Air Force flight vest, providing pilots with first aid and escape-and-evasion tools, Wednesday at Friendship Industries.


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You’ve heard all the standard reasons for Ford’s $1 billion third-quarter profit—cost-cutting, layoffs, cash for clunkers, and so forth. Lost in the hubbub is another crucial element: Ford’s social media prowess. The company's social media guru has been extremely successful at drumming up buzz for its upcoming products, particularly the Fiesta, writes Rachel Sklar of Mediaite.
"A good indication of successful penetration is me having actually heard of the Ford Fiesta," explains Sklar, who doesn't drive. Ford will spend a full 25% of its advertising budget online this year, compared to 9% for the rest of the industry. This summer the company boasted that it had logged 13.2 million interactions with the public over social media. "It would be glib to say that an uptick in positive social media interaction was responsible for Ford’s impressive profits," Sklar acknowledges, but it clearly helped.


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COVID: Study Finds Grocery Workers Exposed To Virus
ABOUT 20% OF GROCERY STORE WORKERS HAD COVID-19, AND MOST DIDN'T HAVE SYMPTOMS, STUDY FOUND
(CNN) – A new study has found that grocery store workers are at serious risk for COVID-19.
The analysis, published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicines looked at 104 employees at a Boston store in May.
20% had positive nasal swab tests. Of those three out of four were asymptomatic.
Researcher say they were surprised by these results.
It means these workers were a “significant transmission source” without even knowing it.
The exposure occurred even with precautions.
91% say they wore a face mask at work, but only 66% said they were able to social distance consistently on the job.
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union says more than 16,300 grocery workers have been infected or exposed to COVID-19 since the pandemic started.